F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/48

So what about building the ultimate F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/48 scale? Just check this build (and scale drawings!!!) by Jun Temma and make sure to come back to see the full story..

Flugzeugfabrik by slava_trudu

You gotta see this. Alexander Nevzorov (aka slava_trudu) brings his latest diorama Flugzeugfabrik in 1/72 scale (!!!). Leaving me just speechless. This is will become the 1/72 scale Luftwaffe modelling & diorama classics.

Building ultimate 1/48 scale f6f-4 Hellcat

Jun Temma is the modeling perfectionist. Just check his work on the 1/48 scale f6f-4 Hellcat. Perfecting every single detail ..

Olive Drab Weathering

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Hope everyone is alright after the holidays.

Well, today I've found great colour photos of WW2 USAF nose art. What is more interesting to me are the documented pcitures of weathered Olive Drab. You know that I like weathering, that's why these pictures are of particular interest to me. Enjoy!

(I guess I can do that sort of "weathering" with my trusted Aztec. note that canopy glass is also not that clear - no need for Future Floor Wax ;)

As you can see from the photos above that there're quite noticable Olive Drab colour modulation. And don't blame on the film quality ;)

Corsair Birdcage Weathering

Work of art weathering. No more, no less. Simply perfect.

(click the image above to see more)

Diego Quijano's Starfighter

Guys, you gotta see this. This is another example of artistic craft and modelling experience. Please welcome maestro's Diego Quijano's 1/48 scale F-104 Starfighter (click the thumbnail to see the whole article):

slavatrudu 1/72 models

My bad. I haven't updated for a while... Frankly speaking, simply don't have much time. If anyone want to join and publish your works/photos/articles here, please use contact form below and just share your ideas. 

What I've found interesting and inspiring lately - couple of 1/72 scale builds by slavatradu. I really admire his works and he's truly talented modeling artist. Check out for yourself:

1:72 Blohm & Voss BV P.209.02

1:72 Payen P.350 Coupe Racer (scratchbuilt)

I'm thinking of contacting slavatrudu (aka Alexander Nevzorov) to ask for the interview. Would you be interested to read?

Corsair weathering

Just found great pictures and tutorial (sort of) of awesome Corsair Birdcage weathering:

And here's the tutorial. Enjoy!

I-16

Here's some interesting for all I-16 fans. This time it's restored (and flying) I-16 (please comment of the type) from Novosibirsk. Click picture to see the whole gallery.

panel line weathering

I hope you guys are doing dreat during these summer days and enjoy sunny beaches and having sun bathes before the long cruel winter :)

here's great picture showing modern aircraft panel line weathering:

It's AN-12 and the panel lines seems to be post shaded using Chris Wauchop technique :)

source

Scale Aircraft Modelling Safety Issues

Here's what happens when you don't pay attention to your safety when modelling:

B-25J Mitchell

Daniel Zamarbide shows his fantastic modelling skills with step-by-step feature of Monogram's 1/48 B-25J Mitchell. Just too awesome! You'll definitely something to learn.

Starting with this:

And finishing with something like this:

Another 1/72 masterpiece by Scalephantomphixer

Just too awesome to describe - you got to see yourself:

Brad Cancian saves Albie

This is really fantastic! Brad Cancian saves poor old broken Eduard 1/48 Albatros. Click the picture to whole forum thread..

Modern Helicopter Weathering

Talking about modern aircraft/helicopter weathering...

Su-27 weathering

He's one for your perfect weathering examples archive. So next time someone will try to criticize your Sukhoi SU-27 show him this:

Mig-31

Found and want to share with you great collection of Russian Mig-31 pictures. All photographed by the pilot. Really great pictures and nice information of the weathering.

note the faded insignia on the photo above

note that a/c under the bridge :)

this is the author of all the pictures that can be all found here

Felixstowe F.2A

This is Felixstowe F.2A diorama in 1/72 scale built by Pierre aka Madman aka Scalephantomphixer. 

Click the image to see the whole building and detailing process. Marvelous and genius!

Pre-war US Aviation

Here's the great collection of US aviation between WW1 and WW2. Really great pictures - especially Kitty Hawk flight.

(Click the picture to see the whole gallery)

Cleaning Aztek Airbrush

Here's a great article for those lucky Aztek airbrush users - Aztek Airbrush Nozzle Cleaning